A full-service 1920s Prospect Heights building with a cult following
Jessica Fields, a principal at Compass’ Bateman Fields team, estimates she and her partner Brad Bateman have done at least six deals representing buyers and sellers in The Copley, in as many years. "This building actually has kind of a cult following," she says. "We have a list of people who would like to live there, and there is just nothing for them to buy at the moment. It's unusual in that regard, in that there are people who are stalking it."
Designed by prominent architectural firm Shampan and Shampan in 1926, the construction of the 12-story building, also known as The Copley was part of a development boom spurred by the extension of the subway along Eastern Parkway. The 67-unit building was marketed as "The Aristocrat of Apartment Dwellings," the Brooklyn counterpart to Manhattan's Park Avenue residences, and is now part of the historic Prospect Heights Apartment House District. Residents included professionals such as doctors, lawyers, a dentist, a rabbi and one of the architects himself, Louis Shampan.
The Copley's stately beige-brick facade with terracotta accents contrasts with its grand, three-arch entrance comprising a trio of double doors surrounded by detailed terra-cotta flourishes, rough limestone and four oversized metal lanterns. A massive forest green coffered canopy with golden detailing reading "Copley Plaza" contributes to the street-level majesty. Across the threshold is the building's extraordinary lobby, an expansive, polished stone-walled space featuring a ceiling with ornate gilded plasterwork depicting dancing nymphs and intricate marble carvings. When The New York Times included The Copley as an "'It' Building of the Other Boroughs" in 2011, the entryway showed signs of disrepair, a state that has since been rectified with an impressive restoration. "The lobby is super special," says Fields. "Really, really ornate. It's Old New York in feel."
The co-op's charm landed the building a supporting role on the Prime Video show based on The New York Times' "Modern Love" column. Perhaps fittingly, the series premiere, "When the Doorman is Your Main Man," told the story of a special bond between a building resident and its doorman. (Embroidery reading "Copley Plaza" was hard to miss on the attendant's coat and cap.)
"We actually had a listing at that time, and it was very fun to sell it knowing that it was on TV then," says Fields, who adds, "they do have great door staff there."
Spacious homes with prewar character and functional layouts
Homes in the co-op include one- to three-bedrooms. One-bedroom units list for $720,000 or more, and two-bedrooms measuring 1,400 square feet or less ask $1 million and up. Three-bedrooms as large as 2,200 square feet sell for $1.6 million and higher. A few apartments, such as a penthouse or homes created by combining units, have four bedrooms and can measure as much as 3,200 and command prices up to $2.7 million. Apartments are spacious and feature prewar elements, including hardwood floors, arched doorways, entry foyers, built-ins, picture rail molding and high ceilings. "The apartments, given that they're prewar, are gracious sizes. Really very usable, functional layouts. People love that," says Fields. The agent identifies the B line as the most desirable in the building due to the units' proportions and the views, which include Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, the main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. "The corner units get Manhattan views on top of that. That double exposure is pretty phenomenal," says Fields, adding that apartments in the rear of the building also get views of Manhattan. "You almost can't go wrong."
Full-time door attendant, live-in super and pets permitted
The co-op has a full-time door attendant and live-in super. There is a bike room, and private storage is available. The building is pet friendly and a roof renovation project is underway. Washer/dryers are permitted in units, although there is a shared laundry room.
Steps from major cultural institutions, Prospect Park and commercial streets
The co-op's location is in the heart of one of Brooklyn's richest cultural corridors and is close to everyday conveniences. Prospect Park is directly across Eastern Parkway, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Museum and main branch of the Brooklyn Public Library are all within two blocks. Grand Army Plaza and its Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch are directly west; the public space hosts GrowNYC Greenmarket's second-largest market (behind Union Square's) on Saturdays year-round. Shopping, dining and nightlife options can be found along Flatbush, Underhill and Washington avenues. Barclays Center, to the north on Flatbush Avenue, can be reached in about 15 minutes by public transit.
Several subway lines close by, proximity to LIRR and easy connection to Manhattan
Public transit options nearby include the 2, 3 and 4 trains at Eastern Parkway-Brooklyn Museum, less than a five-minute walk from the co-op. The B and Q trains stop at Seventh Avenue and Flatbush, which can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot. Travel time to Midtown Manhattan is about 35 minutes. The Long Island Rail Road is at Atlantic Terminal, about a 10-minute train ride from the building. Flatbush Avenue provides easy connection to the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridge, as well as Interstate 278 in Downtown Brooklyn. The drive to LaGuardia Airport takes about 35 minutes.
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Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
91/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Dr. Ronald McNair Park
6 min walk
Trails
Stroud Playground
8 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Lowry Triangle
10 min walk
Trails
Park Slope Playground
14 min walk
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Dean Playground
15 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Prospect Park
2 min drive
Bike Trails
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Gateway Triangle
3 min drive
Crispus Attucks Playground
3 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Harmony Playground
3 min drive
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
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